It’s near impossible to visit any bar or pub without having a cocktail menu thrust under your nose.

Many people create spicy mocktail recipes at home. While others have created YouTube channels dedicated to the creation of unique spicy mocktail recipes. They’re wonderful for social gatherings or for experimenting with different flavours.

But, with many people wanting an alcohol-free life nowadays, what alternatives are there? Well, that’s where mocktails come in.

At half the cost, and with the guarantee of no next day headache – let DESIblitz guide you through six spicy mocktail recipes.

Spicy Watermelon Mocktail

How about blended watermelon combined with cayenne and jalapeno pepper?

Although it sounds strange, this recipe is the perfect balance of refreshing and tantalising.

The mocktail is wonderful served in a jug over lashings of ice. Just what you need on a hot day!

Find out how to make these unusual combinations of spicy mocktail recipes, adapted from a vegan recipe over on below:

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen watermelon cubes

1 cup fresh watermelon cubes

½ jalapeno

¼ cup simple syrup

1 tbsp. lime juice

Sparkling water (to top it off)

1 tbsp. kosher salt

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Method:

In a blender combine the fresh and the frozen watermelon cubes and half the jalapeno. (You could also add some cayenne pepper at this point for extra spice.) Blend until you can’t see any jalapeno left.

Strain the mixture and discard the pulp.

Add lime juice and simple syrup.

Stir.

Combine salt and cayenne pepper in a flat bowl. Run a wedge of lime around the edge of the glass and dip wet edges into spicy salt.

Pour glasses 2/3 full with the mixture then top off with sparkling water. Garnish with jalapeno and watermelon slices.

Spicy mocktail recipes are easy and fun to make at home. They provide a brilliant alternative to everyday soft drinks.

With so many different flavours to choose from, why not create them for your next social gathering? They’re sure to be the talk of the party!

Laura is a Creative and Professional Writing and Media graduate. A huge food enthusiast who is often found with her nose stuck in a book. She enjoys video games, cinema and writing. Her life motto: “Be a voice, not an echo.”